MCQ
The surface tension of a liquid at critical temperature is ______
- AInfinity
- ✓Zero
- CSame as any other temperature
- DCan not be determined
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Zero
The surface tension of a liquid at critical temperature is Zero.
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